Jessica Vigh
Cornish Center
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience as a School Nurse at Cardigan Mountain School and an Inpatient Registered Nurse at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Excelled in emergency care, demonstrating proficiency in infectious disease control and maintaining patient safety standards. Proven ability to train staff and develop effective health care plans, significantly improving patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
Cardigan Mountain School
03.2022 - Current
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Oversaw health services for school of 300 students and faculty.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
Inpatient Registered Nurse
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
09.2020 - Current
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Emergency Medical Technician
Golden Cross Ambulance
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colby Sawyer College
New London, NH03.2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
New Hampshire Technical Institute
Concord, NH05.2020
Skills
- Precepting/training new staff
- Infectious Disease Control
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Safety Protocols
- Accurate Documentation
- Emergency Situations and Care
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- EMR Systems
- Medical Terminology
- Infection Control
- Student Needs Assessments
Affiliations
- Institute for Healthcare Improvement
- American Nurses Association
- Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse in NH
- BLS Certification
Timeline
School Nurse
Cardigan Mountain School
03.2022 - Current
Inpatient Registered Nurse
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
09.2020 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Golden Cross Ambulance
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Licensed Registered Nurse in NH
- BLS Certification
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colby Sawyer College
Associate of Science - Nursing
New Hampshire Technical Institute
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